Color illustrations fill this chronicle of the first U.S. president's life, describing his early years, the French and Indian War, the Continental Congress, the Revolution, and the first presidency.
Takes a look at the life and presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower, and discusses how his experience leading the country through multiple wars shaped the nation.
Profiles the life and career of Colin Powell who became the first African-American to serve as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and then later as the Secretary of State under George W. Bush.
Examines the role of the Marquis de Lafayette in the American Revolution, discussing how the nineteen-year-old defied the king of France to join the fight for liberty in the United States.
An introduction to the life of Benedict Arnold that highlights not only the traitorous actions that made him legendary, but also his heroic involvement in the American Revolution.
Presents Shakespeare's drama about the ill-fated affair between Mark Antony, one of the triumvirs of the Roman Empire, and Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt.